Leidos UK is seeking a Principal Software Architect for their Air Traffic Business Area to lead the development of the Leidos Common Automation Platform. This role requires significant experience in software architecture within a regulated environment, focusing on building scalable and secure systems that enhance national air traffic operations
Job Summary
This role involves shaping next-generation air traffic automation capabilities by bridging mission needs with systems engineering rigor and Agile delivery.
You will lead the design of scalable, secure, and high-performance systems for a mission-critical solution supporting millions of air travelers.
The position requires balancing innovation with discipline in a highly regulated environment while applying AI tools to accelerate development and enhance reliability.
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Leidos UK is seeking a Principal Software Architect for their Air Traffic Business Area to lead the development of the Leidos Common Automation Platform. This role requires significant experience in software architecture within a regulated environment, focusing on building scalable and secure systems that enhance national air traffic operations.
Salary
Base: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
12+ years software development experience
3+ years in architectural role
Distributed systems and microservices design
Cloud platforms AWS Azure or GCP
DevOps CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes
Security compliance and data integrity
Nice-to-have
Domain-driven design (DDD) experience
AI/ML systems exposure
Data architecture SQL NoSQL pipelines
Cloud platform certifications
Large-scale enterprise environment background
Key Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance